Virtual doctor visits could cut wait times for urology patients in rural nigeria
NCT ID NCT06976567
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether telemedicine could help people in rural Nigeria get urology care faster. 220 adults were split into two groups: one had a standard in-person consultation, the other a virtual consultation with a urologist. Researchers measured how long it took to see a specialist and how satisfied patients were with the experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Telemedicine consultation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that telemedicine is a practical way to bring specialist urology care to remote areas, reducing wait times.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study focused on access and satisfaction, not on treating disease. Results may not apply to other regions or medical fields.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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